Bringing in the catch.

Had to go to the dentist in Fleetwood today so took a detour round to the beach & saw this little boat coming in with some fishermen coming in with their haul. They had enjoyed them selves & had quite a good catch. You can see the Lake District mountains in the background. When I was young Fleetwood was a major fishing port with a thriving fishing fleet & it is very sad to see how this country has let down our fishing industry, there are no commercial boats going out of Fleetwood harbour as far as I know now. Quotas ,discard etc has been the ruin of them.

[stephanie dp]

It's hard to see the effect of "progress" sometimes, isn't it? This is a sweet capture but a a sad reminder of what is no more.

[Linda]

Great shot!

[Judith Greenwood]

I suppose these are recreational fishermen - such a shame that an industry that was busy all round the coast on a small scale has been pretty much wiped out. They have got to do something about the big farming ships that just empty the sea for miles - it's the equivalent of burning down rainforests. Greed not need...

[Peggy Sirk]

Such a wonderful shot, Pat. But very sad commentary on the fishing industry. It's tough for small businesses to compete with so many regulations and compliance issues.

[marg]

I think fishermen work very hard in all sorts of weather. This is a great photo. Nice to see them all waiting for each other too.

[Phil Howcroft]

Great narrative Pat , backed up by a super shot.

Last time we went to Blackpool (2005), we got the tram to Fleetwood, I was surprised by how derelict and run down it was as a town.

My parents said they used to get a ferry to the isle of man from Fleetwood.

[Pat Knowles]

@phil_howcroft I'm afraid you're right Phil & it has gone down hill really since the fishing trade stopped !

[Juliette Packham]

great catch! nice gathering - great commentry too

[Rick Schies]

Change is tough, and especially when something like this used to be a significant part of an areas history.

[robinwarner]

great shot of fisherman in action.

[Giselle Lawler]

Interesting back story...have to google Fleetwood and see where it lies. Nice shot, too.

[Frances Chaloner]

It is sad to see the decline in the fishing industry and how it has impoverished the coastal communities where it was a major industry. It is hard to know what other living can be had there save tourism - which is so unreliable given our weather.